The children of London project

[Mrsbluesk1]

Hi, A friend mentioned they recently took part in this project called "The children of London". It is apparently to create a collection of all the children who live in London.

Her kids were photographed and than she was told if she wants a picture it will cost £95 for an A4 print out per picture.

She also needs to pay a £50 donation.

These seems very expensive and exclusive. How can it include all children of London, when I know so many families struggling that won't be able to afford this.

Is this just an elaborate scam? I already filled in a form online before I knew the cost, but definitely won't be taking part now. I voiced my concerns to my friend and she is worried it might not be legit at all and they already took pictures of her children.

Anyone can give any advice? Is seeing red flags unreasonable?

Children of London - Chronicling The Live's Of London's Children In 2023

[SquirmOfEels]

It does look exactly like a vanity publishing product. Sorry

[Jibo]

Of course it's a scam. Complete with fake "royal warrant" crest. Hope they get reported to trading standards.

[Mrsbluesk1]

@Jibo

Of course it's a scam. Complete with fake "royal warrant" crest. Hope they get reported to trading standards.

Thank goodness for mothers instincts. I will let her know.

[N4ish]

Not going to be very representative of London’s children at those kinds of prices!

[cestlavielife]

Funny how thus one is also doing this.... not so exclusive....maybe call Gosh charity...
https://schryverphoto.com/little-londoners-the-book/

[Mrsbluesk1]

I bet they are running it around the country possibly. Definitely targeting parents as who doesn’t think their kids are simply amazing.

I really wished it wasn’t a scam as my friend was so excited to be exclusively ‘selected’. As much as I love my kids, they’re not getting photos worth hundreds of pounds, I’m not even sure my boiler will last this winter.

[SpamFrittersYouSay]

I've sent them an email about their inclusiveness.

[Lilstrawberry]

I came across this company via social media recently, clicked the link to their application page. What I found interesting was that they ask for parents job as part of the application. I don't know why is parents job to do with kids in London photographs unless you want to run an affordability check?

[mathanxiety]

Yes, it's a scam.

Not sure HRH or the PM would be happy to have their names dragged into it either.

[Ignorebadadvice]

“ I believe that £50 given as a charitable donation is not too much to ask regardless of your financial position.”

Quote from @ChildrenOfLondon
who said they are founder Richard Bradbury

[User478]

Why would you (or the king, PM and mayor) want a photobook of other people's children?!